Parliament LIVE: India-China to remove forward deployments in phased manner, says Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha
By: FE Online | Updated: February 11, 2021 11:27:00 am
Rajya Sabha Live: This comes just a day after reports emerged that frontline troops of India and China at the south and north banks of the Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh had initiated "synchronised and organised" disengagement from Wednesday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha
Parliament Proceeding Live Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today informed the Rajya Sabha that India and China have agreed to disengage on the north and south banks of Pangong Lake. After this agreement, he said, India-China will remove forward deployments in a phased, coordinated manner.
This comes just a day after reports emerged that frontline troops of India and China at the south and north banks of the Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh had initiated “synchronised and organised” disengagement from Wednesday. The Chinese defence ministry put out a statement informing about the development.
On Wednesday, reports emerged that both sides were in the process of pulling back their armoured units like tanks and armoured personnel carriers. It was also reported that specific steps like the withdrawal of armoured elements from the friction points were discussed threadbare at the ninth round of high-level military talks on January 24 that lasted for around 16 hours.
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Around five months back, Indian troops occupied a number of strategic heights in the Mukhpari, Rechin La and Magar hill areas around the southern bank of the Pangong lake after the Chinese military attempted to intimidate them in the area. Close to 100,000 Indian and Chinese troops are deployed in eastern Ladakh amid continuing diplomatic and military talks to find an amicable solution to the standoff. Last month, Army chief Gen MM Naravane said that Indian troops will hold their ground as long as it takes to achieve the "national goals and objectives". (PTI)
Highlights
Rajanth Singh in Rajya Sabha Live: China will keep its troops to the east of the Finger 8 at the north bank of Pangong Lake. India will keep its troops at its permanent base near Finger 3.
Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha: We have (India and China) begun talks over North-South bank of Pangong Lake Some issues over deployment at LAC are yet to be resolved, Both sides agreed that complete disengagement to be done at the earliest.
Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha: Since last year, we have maintained relationship with China on military and diplomatic levels. During the talks, we told China that we want solution of the issue based on three principles. First, both parties must agree on LAC and respect it. Secondly, there shouldn't be an attempt to change the status unilaterally, by any party. Thirdly, all the compromises should be completely agreed upon by both parties.
Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha Live: Many fraction areas are built near LAC in Eastern Ladakh. China has collected heavy force and arms and ammunition near LAC and in the nearby area on their side. Our forces have also adequate and effectively done counter deployment.
Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha: Our sustained talks with China have led to agreement on disengagement on the north and south banks of Pangong Lake. After this agreement, India-China will remove forward deployments in a phased and coordinated manner.
Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha: Our security forces have proved that they are ready to face any challenge to protect the sovereignty of the country.
Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha: "We are committed to maintaining a peaceful situation at the Line of Control. India has always emphasised on maintaining bilateral ties."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives at the Parliament. He will make a statement on ‘present situation in Eastern Ladakh’ in Rajya Sabha at 10:30 am today.